Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22,576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stratford-upon-Avon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sorrento (7-8 Ely Street) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,681 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,646 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,148 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,063 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,456 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,592 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,355 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,163 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,636 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around C$ 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 199 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from C$ 63 to C$ 968 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

The White Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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The Blue Boar Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
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Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.32 and C$ 40.43. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.32 and C$ 40.43. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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